Teddy Long predicted Jey Uso could capture the World Heavyweight Championship at Saturday Night’s Main Event. The WWE Hall of Famer discussed the match between Uso and Gunther during his appearance on Wrestling Time Machine with Mac Davis.
Long highlighted both wrestlers’ development over the past twelve months. The Hall of Famer emphasized Jey Uso’s in-ring experience and expressed optimism for the match.
It’s Jey’s time, finally. I’m excited and can’t wait to watch. Gunther, as I always say, has evolved greatly in a short time. He is extraordinary. Jey Uso is an experienced veteran, and these two will deliver a great match
The World Heavyweight Championship match takes place at Saturday Night’s Main Event on January 25. Approximately one year ago, Jey Uso faced Gunther for the title but was defeated.
Sheamus Discusses In-Ring Chemistry with Gunther
Sheamus analyzed his matches with Gunther during an appearance on Insight with Chris Van Vliet. The two wrestlers faced each other multiple times, including matches for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at Clash at the Castle 2022 and a triple threat match with Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 39.
European style, maybe. I think a lot of talent, when they come up, when they’re going in with top talents, I feel they’re just afraid of hurting them and they’re afraid of just leaving it all out there. For me, they know I don’t give a ‘shyste,’ they know it’s like, ‘You better bring it cause I’m gonna beat the s— out of you,’ but I want them to beat the s— out of me too, I want them to bring it
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